Things to do in Nara Prefecture

Sofia did a great job on the tour today. A very patient guide especially since we had a few members of the group that seemed to have some issues in keeping time. I would not have had the same level of patience. The bus was also very clean and comfortable - A recommended itinerary for anyone looking for a quick day tour to hit the main hot spots in Nara, Kyoto and Arashiyama. Thank you Sofia..

This trip with guide Oh Seok-bong was wonderful! He provided great travel tips, restaurant information, and even made lunch reservations, helping in every way to ensure we could focus on the trip. He was humorous and provided historical and social information about Kyoto and Nara, making the trip even more enriching. I had been hesitant, but it was a waste of time to worry. He even gave us restaurant information for our drop-off location to take care of dinner. While independent travel is good, it's also great to follow a well-planned schedule made by experts.

I recommend this trip for those with limited time during their Osaka visit. It’s a wonderful way to see three popular tourist spots in just one day. We started from Dotonburi at 8am and returned around 6:30pm. You’ll get about 2 hours to explore the Arashiyama area, 1 hour in Nara, and over an hour at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Just a heads-up: be punctual so you don’t miss the tour, which leaves without you if you're late. Be sure to plan your day wisely. We managed to squeeze in a quick lunch in Arashiyama since there wouldn’t be time to eat at the other spots.

I really enjoyed this day tour. It’s such a stress free activity since you have a guide who will bring you to beautiful places and sceneries. Our guide was Harry and he did an awesome job. We got to see so many places that me and my family ould not have gone too. ai would recommend doing this tour and requesting Harry as your guide.

Our NIKO guide did a wonderful job on this trip. There were no recommendations for specific souvenir shops or meals, and they provided explanations of Japanese history in Chinese and English that went beyond the basics, so nothing was neglected. Although there were seniors and children together, we moved on time without any inconvenience or delays. The majority of the tourists were Taiwanese families, but there were also some Koreans, Indians, and Americans. I recommend this trip.

This trip was amazing. Fionna, our guide for this trip, was a phenomenol guide to the expedition. She is expressive with her words, face, and arms; moreover, she gets along with the vibes of the group. She is informative as she gives the background and history of each important landmark in our trip, laid out some important rules and precaution on what to do and not to do during the trip for each important milestone we reached on a trip, and looks out for the wellbeing of us tourist. Additionally, she gives quizzes after the trip which really makes us appreciate the insights we gained from the trip more - she even gave us chocolate candies for answering it correctly! Overall, I say the value was worth it as it as my family of five really had a positive experience of her.

The tour was organized and we left the meeting point on time. Finally, I got to see the Fushimi Inari Shrine and pass through the Torii Gates! Met the Nara deers personally and got to experience riding the Rickshaw going to the Bamboo Forest. Such a great experience!

we enjoyed the trip. the guide was easy to understand and was very helpful by sending us time updates and location links. her guide for food and shops are a great help also. much recommended our Guide Vivi

A WhatsApp group was created a few days before the charter date to confirm the itinerary, and the driver joined the group the day before, which made us feel very at ease. The driver, Xiao Zhang, was friendly and professional, drove smoothly, always dropped us off and picked us up at the most convenient locations for sightseeing, and waited nearby. Whenever we messaged him, he usually appeared within ten minutes for pick-up, which was extremely efficient. We especially appreciate that because our child accidentally soiled their clothes and needed to buy new ones urgently, Xiao Zhang was also very considerate and efficient in helping us find the most convenient UNIQLO, so that our child could quickly change into clean clothes and continue the rest of the trip comfortably. Overall, we were very satisfied with the service.